Monthly Rent Report
East Harlem Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10035, New York City, from 82 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $3,250 in February 2026, down 6.0% (−$207) from January 2026 and up 15.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,970 and $4,143. That puts East Harlem $350 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 82 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | −$207 (-6.9%) | +$1,198 (+74.8%) | $2,720 – $3,031 | 23 |
| 1BR | $3,250 | −$207 (-6.0%) | +$428 (+15.2%) | $2,970 – $4,143 | 39 |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $0 (0.0%) | +$200 (+5.6%) | $3,263 – $4,713 | 16 |
| 3BR | $4,679 | +$321 (+7.4%) | −$71 (-1.5%) | $4,417 – $4,775 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
East Harlem vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | $2,700 | +$100 (+3.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,250 | $2,900 | +$350 (+12.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $3,393 | +$408 (+12.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,679 | $3,739 | +$940 (+25.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.